Spoiler: No. A single maraschino cherry has about 10 calories, but that’s almost entirely added sugar. You’re basically eating a candy that used to be a fruit. But hey, life is short—sometimes you need a bright red treat on your ice cream sundae, okay? Balance.
That said, if you want to feel fancy, you can rinse off the syrup before eating them. Some people even soak them in vodka or rum to make their own “cocktail” cherries at home. You go, friend. You do you.